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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08
.N'OTICE

TOTAX-PAYERs OF CHARLEsTOwNAN AND
MIDDLEWAY DISTRICTS.
IF Taxes are not paid promptly will be
i compelled to sell property as the law di-
reefs. No other help for IL.
EUGENE BAKER,
Deputy Sheriff.
June 49, lSs7-5t.
Spirit and Dem. copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08
.NelC advertisements.
For Rent.

THAT desirable new dwelling on Samuel
l. Street, nearly opposite to DR.. Simmons
residence. Possession given on completion in
few weeks. Apply to
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.M.4RRIED.

At the residence of Mrs. A. A. Hamill, at
Kearneysville, August 81, 1887, by Rev. Charles
Ghiselin, Maj. MILTON II. MOORE of Cover
City, Missouri, and Miss MARY NEWTON
BUTLER, of jefferson county, West Virginia
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

Every now and then, just as a campaign o.
pens Ion some Of che Southern States, we have
sensational accounts of negro uprising or a
war of races located at some distant point
where there is no telegraph The first eN-
trayagant fiction gets wide circulation and
LAYS the foundation foran appeal % race prciu-
dice. Then the truth leaks out that there was
mo- uprising no "war of races and the
thing dies out, after it has laid the foundation
for mischief Such was the case about " ne
gro uprising down i'm Arkansas last year, and
recently similar canard was started in Geor-
gia. All is quiet now, is the last report nj
ieg 1pitiG Republican,
Republican politicians DO it to " fire the
Northern heart" 1t is. usually made to APP
pear that the alleged troubles are instigated
by democrats and the sensational stories are
pat under the caption: Southern Outra-
ges." The Outrage mill will soon be in
operation. We thank the Ia'iy TIrgiaian
for its attestation that nearly all such re-
ports are canards"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

The Charlestown FREE PREss-the "Old
Family Journap-enters this week upon
its seventy seventh volume, still in the
hands of bright and able Gallaher 1t
is a welcome and worthy visitor to many
home, and we trust that it will continue
such for many years to come.-&epherds-
torn Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

\ miner out in Michigan returned home
the other evening, bringing with him a box
which had contained nitro-glyerine. His
wife wanted some wood to get supper ready,
so she took the cover of the box, split it in
two placed it carefully in the stove, and
the baby is blind and the mother manned,
but the doctors think they can pull the old
man through all right.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

Mrs. A. d. Chandler, Derby, Vermont,
writes: 81 think DR.. Seth, Arnold's Indian
Vegetable Sugar Coated Pills the best L
ever used"
DIR. Seth Arnold's Soothing and Quieting
Cordial for children. Recommended by
mothers and nurses. 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

The VIRGINIA FREE PRESS, published
at Charlestown, has entered upon its 18th
year, and is as sprightly and pretty as
girl of "sweet sixteen. "-Keyscr Tribune.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

For our partwc don't see why the services
of Samuel Spencer Vice President Of the
Is. x O., are not called into requisition now
that they are casting about for new Presi-
dent. He is a born railroader, and
grows-grows He +, found equal 20 the
demands ofeach day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.

WE have in stock and will keep during the
w year full stock of School Books and
School Supplies, such as Copy Books, States,
Hemp Satchels. Leather Bags and everything
pertaining to the School Sundries business.
We shall have at all times full line Of th9
books used in the Public Schools TO sell at the
State Contract price for the Cash Any books
not in stock furnished in few days.
Sept. 3, 1887. AlSQUITH co.
DARREL Roller Flour to be given away
ID February l5 Buckwhcat Flour and Honey
Try our He No Tea. G. ID. EBY.
HOUSEHOLD rystola, Babbitt Powder and
IL Kinks Extract Of Soap. For sale by
G.. ID. EBY.
4 CABINET CLIMAX REFRIGERATOR for
i sale cheap. Apply TO G. ID. EBY.
EREsH LEMONS just received by
II G.. ID. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

The VIRGINIA FREE PRESS enters upon
its nth year this week. This is a ripe old
age, and one rarely attained in newspaper
dom. Age sets lightly on the "Old Family
Journal" and it is as sprightly and vigo-
rous as a three-year-old, but much more
discreet. Long may it continue to prosper.
-NqrfiuSbUrG Sfdtes2dR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08
For Rent.

4 GOOD Brick Tenant House for rent. with
IA nine rooms above ground and all other
conveniences-good cellar and basement ki:ch-
en-; Terms sl6o year with bond and security.
Dec. 0, SO. Apply to F.B. sOUDERs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

Is there another Guiteau to be found p
The editor of the " heeling HteHigencer is
advertising for one. Trying to excuse the
e.. A. H. men for having insulted the Presi-
dent of The United States it makes the fol-
lowing declaration
There are not, nor have there ever been, any
people who did not exercise this right The
Romans killed their obnoxious Emperor. The
Greeks banished their obnoxious rulers The
Russian, Kill their tyranical Cars, and now
the most enlightened people the English
French and Germans, instead of killing their
obnoxious rulers, express their condemnation
by OpprobriOuS demonstrations.
The editor of the Free Press has been present
al with q bottle of cight-year old Ky, for med
zeal purposes DE saws. We are willing to wa
ger tha, It's years are numbered and probably,
ere this, its -HG7il'l'rg Statesman.
And we survive. Brother Colston appears
TO have a lively Apprehension of how sick
We were. He can, probably, recall the me-
laucholy fac, that wa,erm Ion and the Ky.
were coincident When a man sends you
bottle of by you. might as we'll acknowledge
The corn and not make-a-wry faces about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

One hundred lives lost by the burning oil
a theatre at Exeter, England.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

The Grafton Nndod-Eafapri-s has sus-
pended publication because of losses by fire
and failure of subscribers TO pay. THE
FREE Pass has been a victim 20 fire and
to similar failures, bu, it has weathered the
stoym. Wen be hanged five be suspended.
We hope the Nndw'-Eutgpri-e, which
was a bright, lively, newsy paper, viii soon
be resUscitated. We say we hope eve de-
sire and expoc, it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08
THE
Hannah More Academy.

Fifteen miles from Baltimore (W. NJ. r. r.
Founded in 1882. Fourteen officer and teach
ers Careful training, thorough instruction
and the influences of quiet Christian home
in a healthy neighborhood. The next term
will begin Wednesday, SEPTEMBER Dist.
Rev. ARTHUR J. RICH, A. NJ, NJ. ID.
Aug. 4, iSS7-lm. REISTERSTOWN, ND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

May the "OH Family Journal" of Charles
town live to celebrate its centennial. 1t has
reached the good old age of rs and is as
full of life, wit and humor as boy OF Is.
Brother Gallaher, we congratulate you.-
Winchester Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

Mason's alleged Democrat offers Neil
downey, of the Wetzel Democrat twenty
cents line for as good an editorial as APP
pears in the former paper. It's good
thing Mason estimates his editorials by
cents per line, for his readers estimate them
bv the lyin' for ceats.- Charleston Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

Ben Butler evoked applause at Butler
club dinner last week by advocating a pen
sion to disabled ex- Contederates out of what
surplus the Union vets leave A very safe
proposition, this. What the w. leave
would be like the good deacons contribu-
ton TO the poor -" nothing to nobody
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

go years DID," and as sprighuy as a
youngster can be written of the FREE
Press. one of the livelest and wittiest of
our exchanges. Bro. Gallaher, we warmly
congratulate you, and hope many more
milestones may yet remain to mark the Wis
dom and enterprise of your paper. We
hope long to see the cold Family Journal"
fourishing and promising as bay tree
WqrtinsbWg Independent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

The Virginia FREE PRESS, of Charles
town, this State, completed its seventy sixth
year last week. The FREE PRESS is one of
the spiciest papers in the State and is JEFF
fersonian in Democracy. We congratulate
its editor and wish him many years of pros
peritv.- Hampshire Rerier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

Mr. Henry George who poses as the poor
mans friend and is the leader of the 500
called auti-poverty party, is said TO have an
annual income of twenty-five thousand dol
lars. Why don't DE, like the poor man, live
on $500 q year and distribute what's left of
the S25. 600 among the poor? 1t would be
more practical than his preaching.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

The B. G o. Express was transferred TO
the L. = Express Company on the lst in-
slant. Consideration 100000, cash, and
s., 100000 in stock of Che purchasing COM
pauy. L, is rumored the B. * o. will also
dispose of is Telegraph and Parlor Car add
juucts, aud thus uuloaded will come right
down to railroadine and make things hum.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-08

Elk Senator Maxey, of Texas, says the
idea of "new South is a humbug. Ii is
the same old South with the latent powers
of her men brought TO the surface by the
war. They, end not the Northern capital
lists, are the ieayen la the industrial lump.
Let Southerners take pride in remembering
this and let them see TO il that the leayen
il vigorously maintained
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08
Drinking Before Meals.

In the morning the stomach con-
tains considerable quantity of mucus
spread over and adhercnt to it's walls.
If food enters at this time the tenac-
ious mucus will interfere to some ex-
tent with the direct contact between
the food and the stomach necessary to
provoke the secretion of gastric juice.
A glass of water taken before break
fast passes through the stomach into
the small intestines in continuous
and uninterrupted flow; it partly dis
tends the stomach. stretching and to
some extent obliterating the ruga; it
thins and washes out most of the
tenacious mucus; it increases the full
ness of the capillaries of the stomach,
directly if the water is warm, and in
directly in n reactionary way if it is
cold; 1t causes peristalsis of the allmen-
tary tract, wakes it up $50 to speak,,
and gives it morning exercise and
washing, ,-Ract,cat Farmer.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08
THE SPARROWS.
A Physicians Discovery Which May
Turn the Birds to Good Accounts.

A Physicians Discovery Which May
Turn the Birds to Good Accounts.
On the 10th of January, 1871, Mr..
Nathan P. Payne, then councilman
from the Fifth ward, introduced in the
Cleveland council the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted:
''That the committee on parks and
public grounds are hereby authorized
and directed to obtain for the city
parks fifty pairs of English sparrows."
In due course of time the committee
carried out the mandate of the council
us. says The Leader. Their advent
was hailed by press and public as
public blessing; but the day of their
usefulness has gone by and people
would be glad to see them move hence,
for the sparrow has driven away the
robin and other birds and has become
nuisance in various ways. Various
devices have been tried to reduce the
increasing number of the pests, but
the sparrow is as defiant of man as he
is pugnacious with the feathered tribes,
he laughs to scorn all efforts to entrap
him. 1t is said that the members of
the park commission and the city coun-
Gil will put their heads together to try
to devise some way 10 at least decimate
the ranks of the army of winged in
| vaders.
A prominent physician of this city,
who practiced medicine for several wears
at the national capital, proposes
means to capture the billigerent spar
row and dispose of his remains to the
profit of the city and the delight of the
epicure. The sparrow is the last straw
which even the most intense Anoloma-
MAC has refused to carry. The doctor
said:
Il would place long, shallow boxes,
two or three feet wide and half an inch
deep, in places where the sparrows are
numerous. In the box l would flow n
| layer of coal-tar until it WAS half an
inch thick. On this | would spr nike
a thin layer of sand. The next step
would be to place food on the sand for
the sparrows. You catch my idea?
In this hot weather the tar would re-
main soft, the BIRDS would aliyht for
food and would be compelled to stay
there. This idea was suggested to me
| uy SCCiuS VI
in the hot asphaltum of Washington
street one time. This city, in case my
plan is adopted. can have bird catcher
to collect the tarred and feathered
sparrows. which can then be sold for
food. 1t is not generally known, but
the common English sparrow is bird
whose flesh rivals that of the celebrated
Carolina reed bird in delicacy of flavor
Broiled sparrows, if you can get enough
of them, make dish fit for the gods.
l occasionally employ boy to kill spar
rows for me to feed some delicate
patient l don't tell my patient what
she is eating. but never have found
anyone to whom sparrow, broiled but
ncognito. was not an appetiz;ng DISH
l give yon my suggestion for what it is
worth. l am looking forward to the
time when Cleveland restaurants will
gain worldwide repution by adding
to their lists of delieacies the broiled
English sparrow on toast
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08

been resting upon the identical Oak
Tree Bench, but now they carried the
weak and frivolous mockery st II farth-
er; for both had ar sen, and stood in
exact imitation of James Ran lolph's
attitude, staring stonily from him to
one another.
A loud laugh from james aroused
her.
"By Georger' he crie,l, striking his
cane down energctically. 'Who would
have suspected practical joke from
that source?"
At this, the two ladies', who had been
exchanging glances of puzzled snspi-
cion, came closer together and bright
ened visiblv. James strobe forward
and grasped hand of each. They al
most smiled.
II say" he stammercd plcad:ngly,
remembering the flattcring tones of
that precious note. ''lhe joke is on me,
and deserve the punishment. Bat if
they knew how small / feel -
They smiled.
..To think" he cont;nued still more
hambly, ''that you should give her con
sent to my marriage with Mllie,
glanc' 'ng at the costume which meant
nothing if not "yes," ''and give my
idiotic presumption, for which l de-
serve kicking, such a gentle reproof ut
the same time! Ii is angelic. Can
you grant your pardon?"
yes" said M IS Madga. briefly.
"And our bless ng also," added the
widow, looking searchingly at her SIS
ter.
The eyes of the two met. and they
broke into q genuine and Il hearty
laugh.
"Who would have thought of you
two perpetrating practical joke!' ex-
claimed Millie, kissing both with effu-
sion.
Miss Madge gravely unfastened the
roses from her bosom, walked up to
the widow. performed the same office
for her. and putting the flowers togeth
er handed them to Millie; then taking
her sisters arm. the two walked away.
"It~was Il pretty good joke on Them, -
she remarked. after silence so palpa-
bic that it might have been cut into
slices.
'On them" repeated the widow,
dreamily. 'yes, pretty good-joke.'
She paused moment and added. in a
musing voice like faint, hollow echo
from the dead past, ''On themr'
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08
Rev. David Seymour Of Janesville, Minn., Re-
leased by the New York Authorities.

New York Special Rev. David Sey-
mour, pastor OF the Second Methodist
church OF GAINESVILLE, Minn. and compan-
ion of the wife OF Editor Henry, OF the
Janesville Argus, on recent trip to Liver
pool and back, is once more at liberty
The reverend gentleman has been rest
ing in a cell in the Jefferson Market
police prison on a charge Of embezzling
500 from the funds OF his GAINESVILLE
church. This charge was made against
him in order to procure his extradltion
from New York to Minnesota, where he
could be tried on charge OF conjugal in
felicity with Editor Henry's wife. Inspee
tor Byrnes early this morning received a
telegram from County Attorney Mccoy
ern of Janesville which read: Release
Seymour" An hour afterward
Seymour himself received a letter at JET
ierson Market prison from Deputy Sheriff.
Allyn of Janesvilie, the brother OF Mrs.
Henry. The letter ended with the follow
ing significant warning.
II you stay out OF Minnesota you will
not be troubled but should you ever be
found in the state again you will get your
reward. Ii the GAINESVILLE people could get
hold of you they would not wait Tor the
law to take its course.
After reading the letter and the telegram,
Justice Duffy sent for Seymour and dis
charged him, with the advice that he would
better not 60 back to Minnesota or he
might be lynched. Seymour, with great
dignity. replied that he intended to go
straight back to GAINESVILLE and get his
wife and children and that if his enemies
wanted to lynch him he was sin the hands
OF the Lord" Mrs. Henry. he asserted.
woulo not now live with her husband,
even if she returned to GAINESVILLE.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08
IN THE WEEDS.

Morningglories In the weeds!
Pray, who scattered here such seedsl
Careless, wanton were the hands.
Here no friendly trellis stands,
Fence nor arbor, stake nor string,
Where climbing flower can cling.
Upward toward the sun-lit skies
They with due support would rise,
And each pretty bloom afar
Be to lower flowers a star.
Pink and purple, white and blue,
Every morning born anew.
Now upon the ground laid low,
They mid weeds and stubble gros
And their clinging tcndrils wind
Round whatever they can find;
Grass blade, plantain burdock bold,
Stick or stone whereon to hold.
Here where any foot may tread
Still they blossom undismayed,
And as oft AS days begun
Up they look to greet the sun;
Morningglories. sweet and bright,
Pink and purple, blue and white.
He who notes the sparrow's fall,
Clothes the grass and loves us all,
Sees. think. with tenderness
How these dear flowers upward press,
Striving ever toward the sky,
With but weeds to Chamber by.
Treasure Ty0se.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08
Important Land Decisions by SEQ. Lamar.

Washington Special: The secretary by
affirming the decision OF the secretary can
ceiling the entry OF the northeast quarter
section IL. township 1913. range GA, Aber-
deem land district, injects large splash OF
gloom into the otherwise happy life OF
Arthur J. Bedford. Arthur travels for st.
Paul mercantile house, and in 1888 made
homestead entry OF the tract. He visited
his claim about once month and
occasionally slep there. Byron T. Living
ston had an eye on the claim however, and
entered contest against Arthur's entry.
Commissioner Sparks supports the local
officers in the view that the widespread
diffusion Of boots and shoes and Minnesota
general groceries over the wide expanse OF
Dakota was not compatible with q "con.
tinuous residence such as the regulations
demand. Secretary Muldrow supports
this view and Arthur's entry will be can
celed.
A rather important case bearing upon the
practice before local land offices in re-
gard to the application OF the landpur-
chase act ofJune s. 1880 has been decided
by the secretary OF the interior. Amasa
Arnold on April 81, 1885. instituted con-
test for abandonment against Orville Hill
dreth's homestead entry for the southeast
54, Mitchell district, Dakota. Hearing
was had in June, 1885. The register rem
dered q decision against the entryman,
but had not yet issued notification
thereon to the parties when ION
July 10Y the entryman applied to
purchase the tract under the act OF June
Is. 1850. The local officers permitted
this and q cash certificate covering the
tract was that day issued to him. From
this action OF the local officers thecontest
ant appealed; but the commissioner, Sept.
22. 1885 sustained the action OF the local
officer, holding that "the application to
purchase having been made prior to final
Judgment against claimant in the contest
case, was properly allowed The secre-
tary says: This was erroneous. The eli
feet of the purchase was to deprive the
contestant Of his preference right Of en-
try-an injustice which, unber the rulings
OF the department, cannot be permitted.
The decision OF the commissioner is there
fore reversed.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08

belts along the line OF the Wisconsin Central
railroad and included in the indemnity
tracts OF the Wisconsin Farm Mortgage
company be thrown open to settlement
The lands in the latter tract are hardly
worth mentioning. The unsolicited lands
within the Wisconsin Central indem-
nifty belt amount to about 2oo:
900 acres The commissioner has also di-
rected the throwing open OF settlement OF
the indemnity lands along the Chicago, st.
Paul. Minneapolis and Omaha railroad.
amounting to about 125.OOO acres. The'
are excluded from this order the selecte,
indemnity lands OF this road along the
line from Hudson to Superior. These lists
are in the hands OF the secretary for ad
justment now. The local officials at the
land offices OF Ashland, Eau Claire, Wau-
sau, La Crosse and the Falls OF St Croix
were notified by letter OF the opening OF
these lands.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08
She Had No Use For 1t.

A young woman appeared ut the
postoffice day or two since, and pass
ing letter over to clerk asked how
much it would cost to send it to it's
destination. The letter was weighed
and the price announced. The young
woman sighed heavily as she remark
ed: 'Well it's his picture. and don't
want it now, and he shall have it if it
costs me rs cents" She didn's explain
why she had no further use for it,
Tdxnton QGxette.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-09-08
Iana Expension-Rapid Railroad uild.
ing.
Nan :!

Montana extension OF the Manitoba
road Is being pushed forward with rap.
idity that is amazing. Four hundred and
twelve miles of track-from Minot-have
been laid since April l. when the work was
commenced. The line has reached point
several miles west OF Fort Belknap, and is
within some twenty-five miles OF Fort As.
sinaboine.
The distance from the end Of the track
to Great Falls ia 1873 miles, and it is ex-
pected to have this portion finished early
in October. The total extent OF the ex.
tension will be $50 miles.
When the Manitoba Railroad company
com mences an enterprise it generally does
80 with vengeance. Between three and
four hundred men are now engaged pre-
pairing the grades for two additional
tracks between St. Paul and Minneapolis.
This will give four tracks between the Twin
Cities. 1t is hoped to have the new lines
in running order some time in October.